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Company information: Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc.: Simon Larochelle, 514-367-1654

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on December 14, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, December 12, 2020 – Hilly Acres Farm is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, sell, or use the recalled products described below.

The recalled products have only been sold in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Only eggs from Hilly Acres Farm with best before dates indicated in the table below where the lot code contains “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package are implicated by the recall.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Farmer John Eyking	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00002 1	DEC 27 N38 JAN 3 N38 JAN 10 N38
Farmer John Eyking	Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00005 2	DEC 27 N38 JAN 3 N38 JAN 10 N38
Nova Eggs	Large Size White Eggs	18 eggs	0 59001 90118 2	JAN 10 N38

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by test results. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, CFIA, food contamination, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Salmonella, Salmonella in Eggs

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 30, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

2020-11-26 – Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach recalled due to Salmonella

Recall details

Ottawa, November 28, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on November 27, 2020 has been updated to include additional precision on distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Vegpro International is recalling Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other Atlantic provinces.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Fresh Attitude	Baby Spinach	312 g	8 88048 00028 8	Best Before 2020 DE 04
Fresh Attitude	Baby Spinach	142 g	8 88048 00004 2	Best Before 2020 DE 04 Best Before 2020 DE 05

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

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Public enquiries and media

Company information: Vegpro International: Customer Service 1-877-613-5700

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 30, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

2020-11-26 – Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach recalled due to Salmonella

Recall details

Ottawa, November 27, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on November 26, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Fresh Attitude	Baby Spinach	312 g	8 88048 00028 8	Best Before 2020 DE 04
Fresh Attitude	Baby Spinach	142 g	8 88048 00004 2	Best Before 2020 DE 04 Best Before 2020 DE 05

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

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Public enquiries and media

Company information: Vegpro International: Customer Service 1-877-613-5700

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, CFIA, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Salmonella

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Eggs from Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 25, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, November 24, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on November 21, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, sell, or use the recalled products described below.

Only eggs from Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. with best before dates indicated in the table below where the lot code contains “Q29” or where there is no lot code on the package are implicated by the recall.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc.	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 57711 01056 9	20-12-26 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc.	Large Size Eggs, Family Pack	18 eggs	0 57711 01018 7	20-12-22 Q29 20-12-26 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc.	Extra Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 57711 01064 4	20-12-26 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc.	Extra Large Size Ultra Eggs	12 eggs	0 57711 01070 5	20-12-18 Q29 20-12-22 Q29 20-12-24 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc.	Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 57711 08056 2	20-12-24 Q29 20-12-30 Q29
Nutri	Large White Eggs	12 eggs	0 61719 01121 3	20-12-22 Q29 20-12-24 Q29
Nutri	Large White Eggs	18 eggs	0 61719 01155 8	20-12-22 Q29 21-01-01 Q29
Nutri	Large White Eggs	30 eggs	0 61719 01164 0	20-12-22 Q29 20-12-24 Q29
no name	Medium size eggs	12 eggs	0 60383 66415 2	20-12-26 Q29

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Background

This recall was triggered by test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, CFIA, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Salmonella, Salmonella in Eggs

Canada – Compliments brand Smoked Beef Pastrami recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 23, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, November 22, 2020 – Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Smoked Beef Pastrami from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Compliments	Smoked Beef Pastrami	175 g	0 68820 13360 5	BEST BEFORE 2020/DE/25 EST 48

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

Public enquiries and media

Company information: Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc.: Simon Larochelle, 514-367-1654

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Posted in CFIA, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 13, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

2020-10-15 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Alwatania - Halva Extra - 1 kg

Recall details

Ottawa, November 12, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 30, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania	Halva Extra	1 kg	6 224007 246047	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

2020-10-11 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Product photos

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, CFIA, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Salmonella

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall date:October 30, 2020Reason for recall:

Microbiological – Salmonella Hazard

classification:Class 2Company / Firm:Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd.Distribution:

OntarioExtent of the distribution:Consumer

Ottawa, October 30, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 15, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania	Halva Extra	450 g	6 224007 246337	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Posted in CFIA, food contamination, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Salmonella

Canada – Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Alwatania - Liquid Tahina - 18 kg - front

Recall details

Ottawa, October 15, 2020 – The food safety warning issued on October 11, 2020 has been updated to a food recall warning and includes additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania (Arabic characters only)	Liquid Tahina	350 g	6 224007 246221	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania (Arabic characters only)	Liquid Tahina	750 g	6 224007 246191	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania	Liquid Tahina	18 kg	None	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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Canada imposes new import measures for romaine lettuce from U.S.

Posted on October 5, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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In an effort to prevent future E. coli illnesses from romaine lettuce, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is imposing new import measures on shipments from parts of California where prior outbreaks originated.